Walk details: 3 miles/5kms – 450m/1480 feet of ascent – approximately 2 hours
Accommodation in Aberfeldy: Fortingal Hotel (or similar)
Walking Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands
7 days from £3100 per person
Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands are rightly known the world over not only for their beautiful and dramatic scenery but also for the excellence of their hiking. For fit and experienced walkers, this itinerary features a combination of summit climbs, valley walks and a boat excursion all in the company of an experience outdoors guide. The first three days of the itinerary are in Highland Perthshire with its heather clad hills, pine forests and picturesque glens. From here head to Oban and travel by boat along the coast towards Glencoe which will be the base for the remainder of the holiday. This is the setting for some of the best hiking in Scotland and over the next few days hike trails to mountains, moors and lochs before ending with a visit to Balquhidder and the grave of Rob Roy MacGregor.
Perth – Aberfeldy – Loch Leven – Perth
Itinerary Highlights
Hike Glen Lyon, which was described by Sir Walter Scott the ‘longest, loneliest and loveliest glen in Scotland’. The glen offers diverse walking, from valley hikes to summit ascents.
Take a memorable private RIB boat along Loch Linnhe and Loch Leven. Explore deserted beaches and spot a host of marine life including seal, porpoise and dolphin.
Ascend a little-known hiking trail to a summit for some of the very best views that Glencoe has to offer including to the north face of famous Buachaille Etive Mor.
Itinerary: Walking Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands
Walk details: 6 miles/10kms – 750m/2460 feet of ascent – approximately 6 hours
Accommodation in Aberfeldy: Fortingal Hotel (or similar)
Walk details: 6 miles/10kms – 750m/2460 feet of ascent – approximately 6 hours
Accommodation in Aberfeldy: Fortingal Hotel (or similar)
Walk details: 2 miles/4kms – minimal elevation gain – approximately 2 hours
Accommodation in Loch Leven: Local hotel
Walk details: 8 miles/13kms – 350m/1150 feet of ascent – approximately 5 hours
Accommodation in Loch Leven: Local hotel
Walk details: 7 miles/11kms – 650m/2130 feet of ascent – approximately 5 hours
Accommodation in Loch Leven: Local hotel
Walk details: 2 miles/3kms – 150m/490 feet of ascent – approximately 1 ½ hours
**KEY: N = No meals, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
What's included
- Private car with English speaking driver-guide
- Sightseeing with local English speaking guides
- Hotel accommodation and taxes
- Privately chartered RIB zodiac boat from Oban to Loch Leven
What's not included
- Any International flights
- Any Domestic flights
- Cost of visas
- Travel Insurance
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Meals unless specified
Guide to Price
The above price is based on two people travelling together and sharing accommodation in low season. The price is only a guide and can vary according to selected airlines, hotels and date of travel. If you wish to travel with your family, friends or on your own we will be very happy to assist you with your arrangements.
This trip is suitable for active travellers who have a good level of fitness and are experienced hikers. You will need to be comfortable walking at a good pace and should expect to be walking for between 6 and 8 hours a day. Hikes will not always follow paths and you should expect the terrain underfoot to occasionally be rough and boggy. This includes boulder fields and mountain tops so you will need to be confident hiking on uneven ground. Some of the daily walks will involve mountain ascents of approximately 2400 feet / 750m. It is also worth noting that the weather in Scotland can be unpredictable which can make outdoor activities more challenging. As a result your guide may have to change the itinerary to suit the conditions
On this itinerary you will have your own private vehicle (Ford Custom or similar) and driver throughout. Your driver will also be your guide. Masks are required to be worn when in the vehicle and to maintain social distancing the vehicle has a maximum occupancy of five people (from the same household). The vehicle will be cleaned every day.
It is also possible, should you wish, to undertake this journey on a self-drive basis using your own vehicle or a hire car. We can also assist you with rail or air travel to and from Scotland as well as any additional hotel stays in Scotland or the rest of the UK. Please contact us for further details.
The options for extending your holiday are almost endless – from the Cairngorms, Arisaig, Argyll and Skye to more time spent in Tayside and Glencoe.
